Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang (Cyperus and Inula Decoction)

Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang (Cyperus and Inula Decoction)

Formula 2 of 15 in Formulas that Treat Phlegm

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Sub-Category:

  • Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

Possible Tongue Appearance:

  • Swollen edges with a thick tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

  • Wiry pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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Preparation Notes:

  • Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

  • Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

  • Spleen, San Jiao, Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Large Intestine, Heart, Kidneys

There are 7 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome)
Quantity = 9 grams
Neutral Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi)
Channels:
LIV, SJ, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi
Chinese:
香附
Tone Marks:
xiāng fù
Translation:
Aromatic Appendage
Xuan Fu Hua (Inula Flower)
Quantity = 9 grams (decoct in cheesecloth)
Slightly Warm Xuan Fu Hua (Inulae Flos)
Channels:
LIV, LU, ST, SP
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Inulae Flos
Chinese:
旋覆花
Tone Marks:
xuàn fù huā
Translation:
Upturned Flower
Zi Su Zi (Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed)
Quantity = 9 grams
Warm Zi Su Zi (Fructus Perillae Frutescentis)
Channels:
LI, LU
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Perillae Frutescentis
Chinese:
紫苏子
Tone Marks:
zĭ sū zĭ
Alt Names:
Su Zi
Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel)
Quantity = 6 grams
Warm Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Chinese:
陈皮
Tone Marks:
chén pí
Alt Names:
Ju Pi, Guang Chen Pi, Xin Hui Pi
Translation:
Aged Peel
Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen)
Quantity = 9 grams
Neutral Fu Ling (Scierotium Poriae Cocos)
Channels:
HT, SP, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:
Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Chinese:
茯苓
Tone Marks:
fú líng
Alt Names:
Yun Ling, Bai Fu Ling, Fang Ling Kuai
Yi Yi Ren (Seeds of Job's Tears)
Quantity = 15 grams
Slightly Cold Yi Yi Ren (Semen Coicis Lachyrma-jobi)
Channels:
SP, LU, KI
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Semen Coicis Lachyrma-jobi
Chinese:
薏苡仁
Tone Marks:
yì yĭ rén
Alt Names:
Yi Ren, Yi Mi, Yi Ren Mi
Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)
Quantity = 15 grams
Warm Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae)
Photo Note:
Sheng Ban Xia Shown
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Toxic
Latin:
Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae
Chinese:
半夏
Tone Marks:
bàn xià
Translation:
Half Summer

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